The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has assured Alaba traders of safety. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has assured traders of Igbo descent, who are trading in various markets in the state, of maximum safety. The Lagos CP made this known while reacting to a viral video that claimed that … Read more
“The publication of fake and unverified results can heat up the polity unnecessarily” The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has distanced itself from Saturday’s outcome of its primary election currently circulating on some social media platforms. The APC on Tuesday described the results as fake and urged the general public, especially party … Read more
“The vision of the Ibom Deep Seaport is to add to the port capacity of the Nigerian Ports and overall Maritime development” Udom Emmanuel, Akwa Ibom state governor, says the Ibom Deep Sea Project (IDSP) will boost Nigeria’s maritime industry and reduce load of seaport activities on Lagos. Emmanuel, who said this via a tweet … Read more
The popular Ladipo Market in Lagos has been gutted by fire. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some spare parts stores around the Alapeju section of the Ladipo Market, Mushin, Lagos State, have been gutted by fire. The inferno, it was gathered, occurred in the early hours of Sunday. However, no casualty had been recorded as … Read more
Armed robbers have reportedly attacked motorists on the popular Eko Bridge in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that motorists were yesterday thrown into panic following an attack by armed robbers on Eko Bridge in Lagos State. Eko Bridge is one of the three bridges linking Lagos Island with the Mainland. A road user, who … Read more
Protest rocked the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Friday after a trailer crushed four persons to death. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Friday as aggrieved residents stormed the streets to protest after a trailer crushed four persons to death in the area. It … Read more
Hon Ogunkelu has flagged off campaign In Eredo LCDA of Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawmaker representing Epe Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Oluwaseun Dahunsi Ogunkelu, has said that he has no plans to wrestle power from leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Eredo LCDA, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of a major highway for 10-week construction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced 10 weeks partial closure of Eko Bridge from Costain to Alaka in bound National Stadium for emergency repairs by Federal Government (FG). The partial closure of the bridge, EKO … Read more
A mentally challenged woman was on Tuesday lynched and set ablaze by a mob in Lagos. The residents alleged that the woman was responsible for supplying weapons to armed robbers threatening the community. A mentally challenged woman was on Tuesday lynched and set ablaze by a mob after she was allegedly caught with three AK-47 … Read more
There was palpable tension at Banire, Ikotun Road in the Alimosho area of Lagos as a diesel-laden tanker suddenly exploded after losing control on Tuesday morning. The inferno was confirmed by the Director-General of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu. There was palpable tension at Banire, Ikotun Road in the Alimosho area … Read more
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has warned Lagos residents over the use of unauthorised personnel within its network in the state. EKEDC enjoined the residents to be wary of unlicensed contractors. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has called on Lagos residents to shun illegal activities and the use of unauthorised personnel within its … Read more
The Governments of Ogun, Lagos has jointly signed MoU to establish Lagos-Ogun Joint Development Commission. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou), establishing the Lagos-Ogun Joint Development Commission for the socio-economic development of both states. READ ALSO: Bride Marries Wedding … Read more
Traders at the popular Ile-Epo market in Lagos State were on Monday thrown into pandemonium following an attempt by hoodlums to set a police station in the market ablaze. It was further learnt that a police officer on duty clashed with one of the market boys. Traders at the popular Ile-Epo market in the Alimosho … Read more
Lagos State Government has on Saturday announced the night closure of Iju level crossing for repairs. The Commissioner assured the residents of the state that alternative routes had been provided during the temporary closure. Lagos State Government has on Saturday announced the night closure of Iju level crossing for repairs from 8pm on Sunday, May … Read more
Malami averred that any state law that is at variance with provisions of the constitution and also conflicts with federal law cannot stand. The newly promulgated anti-graft law by the Lagos state government has put it on a collision course with the federal government. Ekohotblog had reported that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu assented to the Public … Read more
No fewer than five persons have been reportedly killed during a clash involving the factional members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oko-Baba in the Lagos Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State. An eyewitness disclosed that the clash started when supporters of the Council Chairman, Omolola Essien, attempted to erect her re-election banner … Read more
It’s a case of ‘one chance’ – Police Police in Lagos has debunked claims that gunmen have infiltrated the state and are Kidnapping residents for ransom. The police said this in reaction to reports of Kidnapping incident in Lekki area of the state. On Tuesday, there were reports on social media suggesting that gunmen were … Read more
Scores of commuters were stranded in the early hours of Thursday as soldiers took over major places in Oshodi, Lagos State. Many commercial vehicles were destroyed on Thursday while some persons were assaulted by the aggrieved security operatives. Scores of commuters were thrown into confusion in the early hours of Thursday as soldiers took over … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists and traffic robbers for allegedly dispossessing unsuspecting residents of their valuables in various parts of the state. Adejobi noted that the Command was committed to tackling cultism and other forms of criminality in Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists … Read more
By Afolabi Hakim “The appointment of Obafemi Hamzat as chairman of the committee has been greeted with misgivings and utter opposition by party members in Ifako Ijaye” One Intrinsic element of democracy is the freedom to choose. This freedom is defined by the 1999 constitution as amended. This freedom to choose could best be described … Read more